The Black Chur
ch is back in the spotlight; unfortunately, it’s not for reasons related to sound doctrine. Controversy has once again pushed the organization to the forefront in popular culture. But it’s not the first time. African-American congregations have endured controversy and scandal for decades. Here’s a short list of the stories that made headlines. Continue reading “Bishop Eddie Long-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Category: Religion & Faith
Creflo Dollar
Fellow Georgia Resident and Senior Pastor of the mega-church World Changers International, Creflo Dollar has seen his share of controversy. Continue reading “Creflo Dollar-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Jeremiah Wright
Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s name almost became kryptonite for President Barack Obama two years ago when the out-spoken preacher said African-Americans should not sing “God Bless America” but “God damn America.” Continue reading “Jeremiah Wright-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Reverend Frederick K.C. Price
In 2007 mega-church Senior Pastor, the Reverend Frederick K.C. Price, agreed to be a part of a 20/20 story in which he was asked to speak about money and religion. Continue reading “Reverend Frederick K.C. Price – 10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant
Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant of Balitmore, MD was the subject of ridicule two years ago after his wife Gizelle filed for divorce. Continue reading “Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant -10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Bishop Clarence McClendon
Ten years ago Bishop Clarence McClendon was known as one of the most dynamic preachers in the Foursquare Gospel denomination. Continue reading “Bishop Clarence McClendon-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Bishop Thomas Weeks III
Bishop Thomas Weeks III became a household name in Black Christian circles when he married Prophetess and televangelist Juanita Bynum in 2002. Together they built Global Destiny Ministries based in Duluth, GA into an influential ministry. Continue reading “Bishop Thomas Weeks III-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II
The Rev. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, the flamboyant minister better known as the Reverend Ike, was one of the originators of the “Prosperity Gospel”. Continue reading “Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Terry Hornbuckle
The pastor from Texas who founded the Victory Temple Bible Church in Arlington with only 15 members in 1986 and grew it to a large congregation that could fill an 8000 square feet stadium by 1992 Continue reading “Terry Hornbuckle-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” This they said to test him that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” Continue reading “Sex, Sin and Salvation” »